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Compare bus and train for Bratislava to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$62 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Linz:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Linz costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
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How to get from Bratislava to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:15 PM3h50Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy10:05 PMLinz, Industriezeile$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:15 PM3h50Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy10:05 PMLinz, Industriezeile$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJX19916+
REX 612:16 PM2h27Bratislava-Petržalka2:43 PMLinz Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 648+
REX 61:16 PM3h12Bratislava-Petržalka4:28 PMLinz Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
IC 740+
REX 62:16 PM3h12Bratislava-Petržalka5:28 PMLinz Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
IC 646+
REX 612:16 PM3h12Bratislava-Petržalka3:28 PMLinz Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Linz:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Linz costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Linz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Linz by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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